Beyonce's Rise perfume

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Yonce. Sasha Fierce. B. Beyonce. Call the R&B songstress any of the four but just don't forget to mention her rise to fame. Since 1997 she's continued to challenge herself on every platform: music, acting, rapping, clothing line and fragrances. And even though her alter ego Sasha Fierce was killed off in 2010, she just blended the other personality into her ever-growing sex appeal.

(Shamontiel L. Vaughn)

As with Heat perfume, her new scent Rise is a bit strong and best for formal events. After a few minutes or so, it softly calms down into a powdery scent.

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